World Car Awards 2025: finalists announced
The World Car of the Year is getting closer to the winner - the World Car Awards 2025 jury has named the finalists in six categories. The last stage of voting will end on 16 April, and the winners will be announced at the opening of the "New York International Auto Show".
Here's What We Know
Voting was conducted by 96 automotive journalists from 30 countries. Counting of results was traditionally carried out by KPMG specialists. Finalists were chosen by secret ballot, evaluating cars in real operating conditions.
So, here are the top three candidates for victory in each category:
World Car of the Year
- BMW X3
- Hyundai Inster/Casper Electric
- Kia EV3
Electric Car of the Year
- Hyundai Inster / Casper Electric
- Kia EV3
- Porsche Macan Electric
Luxury Car of the Year
- Porsche Macan
- Porsche Panamera
- Volvo EX90
Sports Car of the Year
- BMW M5
- Porsche 911 Carrera GTS
- Porsche Taycan Turbo GT
City Car of the Year
- BYD Seagull / Dolphin Mini
- Hyundai Inster / Casper Electric
- Mini Cooper Electric
Design of the Year
- Kia EV3
- Toyota Land Cruiser / Land Cruiser 250
- Volkswagen ID. Buzz
Porsche expectedly dominates among premium and sports models, and Hyundai Inster/Casper Electric in three categories at once - a potential hit of urban electric transport. We'll find out who will take home the top honours in April.
Previous winners
In 2024, the World Car Awards' top honour went to the Kia EV9. In 2023, the Hyundai Ioniq 6 won, and the year before that, the Hyundai Ioniq 5.
Source: Worldcarawards
